Cornell had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. Their rough 11-2 loss to the Avella Eagles might stick with them for a while. The defeat means Cornell is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Cornell saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kenna Griffith, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Avella's side, Avrey Rado made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Rado has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Rado was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taylor Shirley, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Sydney Strope, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
The win was the third in a row for Avella, bringing their record for this year to 3-1.
Cornell will look to defend their home field on Friday against Northgate at 4:00 p.m. As for Avella, they will head out on the road to take on Mapletown at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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